Tuff Country Uniballs UCAs – Install & Review
A Budget-Friendly UCA To Get The Most Out Of Your Suspension Upper control arms (UCAs) play a vital role in keeping your wheels properly aligned for daily driving and optimal…
Trail Tested
The term “Trail tested” means we’ve put the product through moderate or extreme terrain. Trail tested is our stamp of approval on whether or not this product is worthy of your Tacoma. Here you will find products that have been put through the test, pushed to their limits and tested in the great outdoors. While some reviews may be more of initial thoughts or overviews, Trail tested means that the product has literally been tested and pushed to its limits while on the trail.
How To Choose The Best Truck Bed Rack Height
Pros, Cons & Situational Advantages Of Each Height Option When considering a bed rack to expand the capabilities of your truck, there are several factors to keep in mind. Of…
Dirt King 2.0 Shocks Review
New 2.0 Lift Kit Designed With A Toyota/TRD Engineer! Dirt King has been a growing name in the off-road industry for quite some time, with a lot of tested and…
Truck Topper Vs. Bed Rack – What’s Best For You?
Comparing My Experiences With Two Different Bed Setups At some point, you’ll want more from your truck; it’s just inevitable. It took me about a week into owning my Tacoma…
Baja Designs Squadron Sport LED Light Pods – Review
One Of The Most Popular Fog Light Upgrades A sore point for many owners are the underpowered halogen fog lights from the factory. So like me, you may be looking…
RealTruck GoRack For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Mid-Height Bed Rack With MOLLE Panels & Extrusion Bars If you’re looking to add a rooftop tent (RTT) to your truck, a bed rack is the best way to go….
CVC Tuning For 3rd Gen Tacoma – 2 Year Review
Benefits Of Tuning Your Truck & My Long Term Experience In March 2022, I was smiling ear to ear as I drove away from the local Toyota dealership with my…
Yacolt Forest ORV Trail System In Washington – Guide & Overview
Navigating The Yacolt Forest Trails In Washington State The Yacolt ORV trail system is well known among WA residents and is the only 4×4 trail system in Southwestern Washington. It…
Custom Rebuilt Leaf Springs From Sacramento Spring – Review
The Last Leaf Springs You Will Ever Need, Built Specifically For Your Truck I had my doubts about using OEM leaf springs compared to some of the great aftermarket options….
Backwoods Adventure Mods Dual Universal Jerry Can Carrier Review
A Simple, Bolt-On Holder For Water, Fuel & More! I like to experiment with designing and building my own parts. However, I usually end up over-building and over-designing the simplest…
Three Weeks Living In My GFC Topper & SuperLite RTT
The Most Versatile Setup For My Needs & Wants – 3 Week Road Trip When I first planned this trip with Konrad to install my GFC Camper Topper, it was…
ARB OME MT64 Suspension Review
ARB Expands Their Lift Kit Offerings With This New Shock System If you didn’t already know, ARB’s shock systems are labeled under the Old Man Emu (OME) name. This far…
Overland Pros Wraptor 1K Awning – Install & Review
Freestanding, 180-Degree Awning That’s Easy To Mount & Use Finding space shaded or protected from the elements can be difficult when you’re out camping, having a picnic, or just hanging…
All-Pro Off-Road APEXG3N Tacoma Rear Bumper – Install & Review
High Clearance Design & No Cutting Required! When many think of adding armor to their vehicle, they often forget about one crucial aspect; the rear. Rear bumpers add a ton…
Walkaround Wednesday: Backwoods Adventure Mods’ 2022 TRD Off-Road Tacoma
Behind The Curtain Of This American Manufacturing Company In the past couple of years, Backwoods Adventure Mods has taken the off-road industry by storm with their hybrid aluminum/steel bumpers and…
ORU Designs Tenfold Weekender Camper Review
An Innovative Camper At A Great Price Point! The ORU Designs Tenfold camper is creating ripples in the overland space. When comparing it to a high-end rooftop tent and a…
Falken Wildpeak MT Tires – First Impressions
We Tested A 35″ Set For 500 Miles On & Off-Road Over the past 10+ years, I’ve run a lot of different tires. Everything from remolded tires, to premium brands…
6 Reasons To Buy A Tacoma Big Brake Kit
Reasons to Upgrade Your Braking System with a Powerbrake BBK GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) can easily become a concern when building a 2nd or 3rd Gen Tacoma. The Tacoma…
Skinny Vs. Wide Tires – Exploring 33″ Options
Different Choices For Adding 33s, With Or Without A Lift Today, we are going to unbox every Tacoma owner’s favorite topic – tires. Let’s not think about 35s or 37s…
Baja Designs Squadron SAE Fog Light Review
A Road Legal, Super Bright Fog Light Upgrade For Your Truck Baja Designs just updated their Squaron SAE fog lights which are an awesome upgrade over OEM and also a…
True North Fabrications DIY Plate Front Bumper – Install & Review
Bolt-On DIY Plate Bumper For Tacoma Like their hybrid front bumper for the 3rd Gen Tacoma, True North Fabrications also sells a bolt-on version of their plate bumper. It features…
Martin Offroad Shell Rack – Install & Review
Adjustable & Affordable Truck Topper Roof Rack What rack setup is complete without a matching camper shell rack? By now, I hope you’ve seen the prequel to this article, the…
OE Panels Switch Mount For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Switch Panel Mount With OEM Fit & Finish – Compatible With Popular Controllers This switch panel trim piece for the 3G Tacoma offers a well-needed solution to your ever-growing list…
Backwoods Adventure Mods DRIFTR Roof Rack – Install & Review
A Newer, Versatile Option From A Trusted Brand As off-roaders, we are always looking for different ways and/or places to carry our gear. If you go on longer trips or…
Custom BamBeds Sliders Truck Storage Setup
A Simple Sliding Bed Platform For Easy Overland Gear Access The BamBeds sliders offer a unique and innovative solution to storage in your Tacoma bed. Boasting a combination of lightweight…
Rugged Ridge Traction Recovery Kit Review
Recovery Boards & Collapsible Shovel For Overlanding Have you ever been out on a trail and found yourself stuck in a bad situation? Maybe you are out offroad in soft…
GFC Platform Topper Review
Why This May Be The Most Versatile System On The Market! If you want one of the strongest and most lightweight toppers on the market, look no further than Go…
Two Track Nation Hot Box Diesel Heater Review
Truck Camper Heating System Made From The Highest Quality Components Winter camping is a lot of fun. But it’s very different than other seasons. The worst part, which I think…
Black Rhino Shogun Wheels Review
High Quality Midnight Blue 16″ & 17″ Wheels For Toyota Tacoma Wheels are probably one of the most drastic ways to customize your truck. The stance, color and look dramatically…
Cali Raised Trail Edition Rock Sliders Review
Durable, High Clearance Option With Low Lead Times If you plan on doing any off-roading that’s more challenging than fire roads, you’ll want to start looking into some armor for…